Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better
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Mark Watson Makes the World Substantially Better is a radio comedy programme starring Mark Watson. It started on BBC Radio 4 on 13 February 2007. The show is recorded in front of a live audience and has the format of stand-up comedy from Watson interspersed with songs and poetry.
Series 1
Each episode of the first series dealt with the problems of the world, categorised by the seven deadly sins. Tim Minchin provided music, and Tim Key provided poetry.
- Episode 1 - Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins") (Tim Minchin provided song "Greed (Balsa Wood and Glue)")
- Episode 2 - Lust (Tim Minchin provided song "Lust (Outstanding Woman)")
- Episode 3 - Pride (Tim Minchin provided song "Pride (Comes Before a Fall)")
- Episode 4 - Envy (Tim Minchin provided the song "Envy (My Neighbours Ass)")
- Episode 5 - Sloth (Tim Minchin provided song "Lament of the Three Toed Sloth")
- Episode 6 - Wrath (Tim Minchin provided song "Angry (Feet)")
Series 2
The second series began on 13 August 2008 and each episode deals with virtues, again with Tim Key writing poems but now with Tom Basden providing the music.
External links
Categories: BBC radio comedy programmes | 2007 radio programme debuts | BBC Radio 4 programmes | United Kingdom radio show stubs
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